Description
Indulge in a delightful, nutritious meal with this Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Skillet Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish combines tender chicken pieces and vibrant broccoli florets in a rich, creamy sauce. Packed with flavor from garlic, cheese, and Italian seasoning, it satisfies your cravings while keeping carbs low.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes), then set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic and diced onion in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheeses and seasonings; return chicken to skillet, coating everything well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to include other veggies like bell peppers or spinach. If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.